To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue’s bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019.

Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of years later, at just 14 years old, Macie and her friends were going to a move, but sadly it was sold out. They decided to go to the skating rink instead and guess who was working there? Will! He remembered her from the concert and they connected on Myspace. The rest was history!

In 2018 Macie and Will planned a trip to California to visit some national parks, one of Macie’s favorite things. They went to Yosemite National Park and since it was just the two of them, Will set his phone on a log to “take a picture” in a meadow in front of a beautiful waterfall. Little did she know, he was actually taking a video and Will pulled out a ring and got down on one knee! Can you guess Macie’s answer!?

Before coming to Azarue’s, Macie had been to a couple other shops, but had no luck finding one that felt just right. The day she came to Azarue’s, she brought her mom and Mawmaw with her. They thought she looked beautiful in everything, but when Macie walked out in HER dress, her Mawmaw said “That’s the one!” Just by their reactions, Macie knew she found THE dress she had been searching for.

Macie’s favorite part of the dress was the floral lace details and the train. The train was covered in intricate details. Her dress made her feel so beautiful and elegant and we couldn’t agree more!

Macie chose a beautiful historical plantation house for her wedding. They decided to go with a classic southern style. Everything was very simple and natural and one of Macie’s favorite things was how they incorporated magnolias into the flower arrangements!

Most of Macie’s inspiration came from Pinterest! She originally had no idea what she wanted at all, but once she booked her venue, everything just fell into place. The style of her venue is what inspired her on the look she wanted to go for. LaChute’s style coordinator, Mallory, really helped bring their vision into reality!

9.28.2019

If Macie could describe her wedding in one word it would be “Easy-going:, every brides hope for their wedding day!

“Darling I was made for you…”

“I Was Made for You” by Alexander Cardinale was the song Macie and Will chose for their first dance, because it was so fitting for them! It has an upbeat and happy vibe without being to slow! The lyrics were spot-on because they have been in love for almost 10 years before getting married and truly felt like God made them for each other!

Macie’s favorite moment about her wedding was when she finally got to see her man! They didn’t want to do a first look beforehand because she wanted his reaction to her walking down the aisle to be his first time seeing her. She had a blast getting ready with her girls that day, but after what felt like forever, the moment when she finally got to see Will’s face was her absolute favorite!

How would you describe your experience at Azarue’s?

“My experience at Azarue’s was so easy and stress-free! I told Chelsea my price range and just vaguely what I was looking for. She took my vague ideas and brought me such wonderful stuff to try on! I didn’t really ever know what I wanted myself, but she knew exactly what would look best on me and fit my personality!”

What advice would you give to our future brides when dress shopping?

“My advice would be to NOT settle! It’s okay to have to look around to find your perfect dress. On my first shopping day, I almost bought the dress that I liked a lot. My sister came in from out of town to go shopping with me that day and I just really wanted her to be their for my special moment of finding the dress. For some reason, though, I just couldn’t fully convince myself to get that dress that day. Later, I was glad I didn’t settle and get it that day, because I found MY dress later on and it was everything that I had ever dreamed of!”

Kristen White

This week we would like to introduce Azarue’s bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!

Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an interview and he chatted with her as she waited. He wished her luck and didn’t really ever talk again when they worked together for about a year. They then eventually started dating in 2013 and were inseparable ever since! Funny how those things work out!

Skip a couple years ahead. Cory takes Kristen and her 5 months old daughter on their normal daily walk. He asked her to unzip her daughters jacket and she realized she was wearing a new outfit… it said “Will you marry my daddy?” and when Kristen turned around he was already down on one knee! She said “YES!” before he could even ask her the question out loud!

Next up was time to find Kristen’s dress! She brought her friends and family to Azarue’s (of course!). The minute Kristen walked out of the dressing room, she knew it was THE dress! Seeing everyone’s reactions toward the dress compared to others validated that it ws her dress! She did not want to look any farther, but after trying on a few more, she did not think twice about putting her favorite back on! Then she said “YES!” to the dress!

Kristen’s favorite part of her dress was the illusion lace on the back, the waistline, and the lavender color underneath! The color was not your “typical” wedding dress color and that was part of the reason why she fell in love with it!

Kristen wanted to go for a modern rustic theme for her wedding. She wanted to keep it clean and simple with lots of flowers! She decided that Dixie Gin in Shreveport would be the perfect location for her big day! Most of her ideas came from Pinterest! She gave all of her ideas to her mom and florist and let them completely take the reins! It was a great decision because her florist, Brianna Belton, did an amazing job!

October 15th 2017

In one word, Kristen describes her wedding day as unforgettable! Her favorite part of the wedding was when the door opened as she walked down the aisle. In that moment it felt like time had froze. All she could focus on was her soon-to-be husband and her dad shaking as he handed her off. It was such a sweet moment. An unforgettable moment.

“Take my hand, take my whole life too. For I cant help falling in love with you.”

What advice would you give to our future brides when planning their wedding and shopping for their gown?

“Some advice I would give to future brides is to trust the person that is helping you look for your dress. I had so much anxiety going into my appointment. I let Cassidy take the reins and she found my perfect dress! It should not be a stressful thing. Make it fun!”

How would you describe your experience at Azarue’s?

“Amazing!!! I could not thank Cassidy enough for making my experience so fun yet relaxing. I went in with a high level of anxiety thinking I would not find something I liked (I am an awful shopper), but she made it so easy for me. All the dresses were so beautiful and it was truly difficult for me to only pick one!”

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Jenifer CupplesWe are so excited to introduce Azarue's bride, Jenifer Cupples, this week! Jenifer and Derek met at a Mexican restaurant when they had a get together with some mutual friends. They didn’t actually talk that night, but a few days later they connected and...

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Founded in 1976, family owned and operated for three generations, Azarue’s has been a premier salon respected in the bridal fashion industry for decades. Dressing brides for more than 40 years, an appointment at Azarue’s Bridal Salon in Bossier City is an experience for any bride looking for the ultimate selection of designer bridal gowns in a myriad of price points.

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Jenifer Cupples

We are so excited to introduce Azarue’s bride, Jenifer Cupples, this week! Jenifer and Derek met at a Mexican restaurant when they had a get together with some mutual friends. They didn’t actually talk that night, but a few days later they connected and the rest is history!

On December of 2016 at The Roosevelt hotel in New Orleans Derek proposed and Jenifer was ecstatic, of course she said “YES!” Jenifer was so in love with the location and time he chose to propose, because during Christmas time, it is one of the most beautifully decorated places in the city and it couldn’t have been more perfect! She couldn’t wait to spend the rest of her life with the man she loved!

8/12/2017

It came time for Jenifer to go wedding dress shopping and can you guess where she decided to go? Azarue’s of course! After trying on many dresses, she knew she found THE dress when she didn’t want to take it off! The smile on her face said it all! Could you blame her? Her dress is STUNNING!

Her favorite part about her dress was the train! It is so unique, and she had never seen anything like it before. It made the dress!

Pinterest quickly became Jenifer’s best friend when it came to figure out what she wanted for her wedding! She started gravitating toward a specific look and after that it was easy to decide what she wanted everything to look like! She wanted to have a lot of greenery with gold and blush accents! It turned out beautifully!

The big day came fast! They chose to get married at the Remington Suite Hotel and Spa in Shreveport, she couldn’t imagine a more perfect venue for her wedding!

The list could go on forever, but from the dress, the first kiss, the stunning venue, beautiful cake, amazing food, all the dancing, the fun photo booth, the best wedding party ever, the sparkler send off, and most importantly MARRYING her best friend….

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Jenifer CupplesWe are so excited to introduce Azarue's bride, Jenifer Cupples, this week! Jenifer and Derek met at a Mexican restaurant when they had a get together with some mutual friends. They didn’t actually talk that night, but a few days later they connected and...

About Azarue's

Founded in 1976, family owned and operated for three generations, Azarue’s has been a premier salon respected in the bridal fashion industry for decades. Dressing brides for more than 40 years, an appointment at Azarue’s Bridal Salon in Bossier City is an experience for any bride looking for the ultimate selection of designer bridal gowns in a myriad of price points.

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Azarue’s Bridal & Formal450 Benton RoadBossier City, Louisiana 71111

(318) 746-0210

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Britney Rowell

We are so excited to present Azarue’s bride, Britney Rowell!! Britney and Mack were married on November 22, 2017, at the Made in the Shade courtyard in Jefferson, Texas. They met at their work when he helped her unload some beverages for a wedding and little did they know a year later, they would be planning a wedding of their own!

One chivalrous gesture sparked what would be a lifetime of love and happiness!

He proposed on their 1 year anniversary at a beautiful home his parents were remodeling. When they walked her daughter to the door, both sets of families were there and by the time she turned around, Mack was already on one knee! Can you guess what Britney’s answer was?

It came time to find her dress and she knew she had to come to Azarue’s! She wanted something simple and boho to go along with the greenery and subtle beauty of her wedding. Britney knew it was the one when she couldn’t imagine herself leaving without it. Her favorite part about the dress was the eyelash lace on the train and the subtle sparkle of the clear beads and pearly shine!

“I wanted to wear it every second of every day until my big day! It had the perfect vibes for my big day and it just screamed at me!”

The big day arrived and it was absolutely magical! Britney’s first look with her husband to be was her favorite moment. Seeing him in his tux and his face when he saw her in her dress was just perfect!

Brit’s advice to other brides: “Plan what you as a couple want. Take the help and advice you can get, but know it’s your guy’s big day and not everyone else’s. Do what you and your fiancé want to do. Don’t let the stress keep you from enjoying it. As far as your dress, know your budget because you might find a dress you love that is way out of your price range!”

“Oh! darling, if you leave me, I’ll never make it alone…”Congratulations to Mr & Mrs. Brown!

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Jenifer CupplesWe are so excited to introduce Azarue's bride, Jenifer Cupples, this week! Jenifer and Derek met at a Mexican restaurant when they had a get together with some mutual friends. They didn’t actually talk that night, but a few days later they connected and...

About Azarue's

Founded in 1976, family owned and operated for three generations, Azarue’s has been a premier salon respected in the bridal fashion industry for decades. Dressing brides for more than 40 years, an appointment at Azarue’s Bridal Salon in Bossier City is an experience for any bride looking for the ultimate selection of designer bridal gowns in a myriad of price points.

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(318) 746-0210

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Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Saying YES! with Sam

Let’s start with the most important “YES”!

Braden and Sam began as friends, until friendship turned into what would be their own forever kind of love. Fast forward a few years, a house, ups, downs, and everything in between, Braden decided it was time to pop the question! Though it didn’t go quite as planned, surrounded by her closest friends, and her wonderful mother, Braden got down on one knee and asked Sam the question of all questions, “Will you marry me?” with tears of joy, her words failed her, and Sam nodded “yes!”.

October 20, 2018

“As a girl, you wait for this moment all your life and now that it’s here, it’s almost like you don’t know how to act or feel. Some moments, I feel like a bride and this all feels real. In other moments, I feel like this is all a dream. It’s so exciting nonetheless, I get to finally plan my dream wedding with my family and friends. I’m so blessed and grateful for them because I wouldn’t know what to do without them throughout the process.”

“This is for you and I want you to have everything you want!”

The moment that Sam found her dress (from Azarue’s, duh!) she was SHOCKED! It was so different than anything she originally planned on wearing. Sam and her family and friends quickly fell in love with the dress and how perfect it would be for her Boho Glam wedding! Surprisingly, it is also everything she knows Braden will love! It was an emotional moment when she said “YES” to HER dress!

Many would say Sam has lost her mind when she tells you she has TWELVE bridesmaids and TWELVE groomsmen, but that is just her personality…. EXTRA! How in the world would she make everyone happy when it came time to find a bridesmaid’s dress!? Well, that’s easy! With the Boho Chic vibe, Sam’s going for, letting them choose their own style of dress was the best way to go (after she chose the colors of course!)

“My girls are all different, they like certain things, and they all have different body shapes. I wanted them to feel confident and beautiful in what they wore. Also, I wanted them to be comfortable and let their personalities shine through. No one matches, not even their hair!”

“She has been my saving grace”

Coming from a large family, they know how to plan a huge event! Sam’s Aunt Julie is her wedding coordinator and has truly been her saving grace. Every time Sam couldn’t quite put something together, no matter what, Julie always had a solution or another idea!

Sam did her research very carefully when it came time to find vendors for her wedding party! She’s done trial runs with several of her vendors, and recommends every bride do the same! Brinklye McBride will be the Hair Stylist for the bridal party, Amy Ly Tran is their MUA, and Crystal Prudhomme is doing her spray tan! The spray tan will be optional for the rest of her girls because she wants them to be as comfortable as possible and look their very best on her big day!

Savannah Kate Photography out of Monroe will be Sam’s photographer. She was the very first vendor that she booked because she knew for a long time that she wanted Savannah to be her wedding photographer, start to finish! Her unique and different style fit Sam’s vision perfectly and each photo speaks volumes to her! “In my opinion, a photographer is something you should not cut corners on. They provide memories of your special day that you and your family will cherish for years to come. She’s one of those photographers that you can pick her work out of a crowd and I love that about her.”

The easiest part of planning Sam’s wedding so far has been choosing her florist/decorator, Brianna Belton. She has answered all of Sam’s questions and took on a meeting with her “chaotic” family with ease, according to Sam. When they first met it was like talking to an old friend and she understood everything she was looking for within minutes and choosing her was the best choice Sam could of made! “She seems to be just as excited as I am for our big day, and that alone makes my heart swell. She is so accommodating and so sweet. I trust her with literally anything and everything to do with my wedding day and I will always recommend her to everyone I know.”

Sam’s Advice

What advice would you give to a bride wedding dress shopping for the first time?“Keep an open mind. I walked in wanting something completely different than what I walked out with. But at the end of the day, that was MY dress. It’s okay if you choose something completely different than what you first wanted. I went to store after store, trying on dress after dress. But when you know, you know. Everyone said that to me, and I never believed it until it actually happened. I swear I wore my dress for 30 minutes before I ever took it off!”

What advice would you give to a bride about to plan a wedding?“Trust your vendors. Seriously. You may have an idea of something you want, but sometimes its not always doable or the best option. Keep an open mind and trust the fact that they know what they’re doing. Just remember that you hired them for a reason. When it comes down to it, they have been doing this so much longer than a bride has and I can honestly say that if something were to go wrong on the day of my wedding, I can trust my vendors to take of it and still make my dream wedding a reality. In my opinion, I have the best vendors on my team. They have taken the time to get to know me and my style and actually have become my friends throughout this process and I cannot express to you how great that feels. I am so thankful for them and their patience with me as I change my mind over and over again. It’s so important to take the time and hire the best people that fit with you and when you do that, putting your trust in them comes naturally.”

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...

Jenifer CupplesWe are so excited to introduce Azarue's bride, Jenifer Cupples, this week! Jenifer and Derek met at a Mexican restaurant when they had a get together with some mutual friends. They didn’t actually talk that night, but a few days later they connected and...

About Azarue's

Founded in 1976, family owned and operated for three generations, Azarue’s has been a premier salon respected in the bridal fashion industry for decades. Dressing brides for more than 40 years, an appointment at Azarue’s Bridal Salon in Bossier City is an experience for any bride looking for the ultimate selection of designer bridal gowns in a myriad of price points.

Contact Azarue's

Azarue’s Bridal & Formal450 Benton RoadBossier City, Louisiana 71111

(318) 746-0210

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To kick our blog back off, we are introducing Azarue's bride, Macie McClure! Macie married the love of her life, Will, in September of 2019. Macie and Will met when they were only 12 years old at a Casting Crowns concert and she though he was so cute! A couple of...

Kristen WhiteThis week we would like to introduce Azarue's bride, Kristen White! Kristen is celebrating her one year anniversary with her husband, Cory!Kristen and Cory met in 2012 at the boardwalk movie theater. He was the first person she saw when she went in for an...